Ben Carson

Summary

Ben Carson is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Detroit^[2]. He was born on September 18, 1951^[3]. He worked as a psychologist^[4], neurosurgeon^[5], politician^[6], university teacher^[7], and surgeon^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,709 views/month, #3,821 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Detroit^[2], Ben Carson…
• Ben Carson was born on September 18, 1951^[3].
• Ben Carson's father was Robert Solomon Carson^[10].
• Ben Carson's mother was Sonya Carson^[11].
• Among Ben Carson's spouses was Candy Carson^[12].
• A child of Ben Carson was Rhoeyce Carson^[13].
• A child of Ben Carson was Ben Carson Jr.^[14].
• A child of Ben Carson was Murray Carson^[15].
• Ben Carson held citizenship in United States^[16].
• American English was Ben Carson's native language^[17].
• Ben Carson is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[18].
• Ben Carson's professions included psychologist^[4].
• Ben Carson's professions included neurosurgeon^[5].
• Ben Carson worked as a politician^[6].
• Ben Carson worked as a university teacher^[7].
• Ben Carson's professions included surgeon^[8].
• Ben Carson's professions included writer^[19].
• Among Ben Carson's employers was Johns Hopkins University^[20].
• Among Ben Carson's employers was The Washington Times^[21].
• Among Ben Carson's employers was Johns Hopkins Hospital^[22].
• Ben Carson was educated at University of Michigan^[23].
• Ben Carson was educated at Yale University^[24].
• Ben Carson's education included a stint at University of Michigan Medical School^[25].
• Ben Carson was educated at Southwestern High School^[26].
• Ben Carson's education included a stint at Davenport College^[27].

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Origins and Family

Ben Carson was born in Detroit^[2]. He was born on September 18, 1951^[3]. His father was Robert Solomon Carson^[10]. His mother was Sonya Carson^[11]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[18]. American English was his native language^[17].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan^[23], a public research university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1817^[30], headquartered in Ann Arbor^[31]; Yale University^[24], a private university^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1701^[34], headquartered in New Haven^[35]; University of Michigan Medical School^[25], a medical school^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1850^[38]; Southwestern High School^[26], a high school^[39], in United States^[40]; and Davenport College^[27], a college^[41], in United States^[42]. Ben Carson earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine^[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist^[4], neurosurgeon^[5], politician^[6], university teacher^[7], surgeon^[8], and writer^[19]. Employers include Johns Hopkins University^[20], a private university^[44], in United States^[45], founded in 1876^[46], headquartered in Baltimore^[47]; The Washington Times^[21], a newspaper^[48], in United States^[49], founded in 1982^[50], headquartered in Washington, D.C.^[51]; and Johns Hopkins Hospital^[22], a hospital^[52], in United States^[53], founded in 1889^[54], headquartered in Baltimore^[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Spingarn Medal^[56], a medallion^[57], in United States^[58], founded in 1914^[59]; Presidential Medal of Freedom^[60], an award^[61], in United States^[62], founded in 1963^[63]; Library of Congress Living Legend^[64], an award^[65], in United States^[66], founded in 2000^[67]; Horatio Alger Award^[68], an award^[69]; and honorary degree from Spelman College^[70], an award^[71], in United States^[72].

Personal Life

Among Ben Carson's spouses was Candy Carson^[12]. Children include Rhoeyce Carson^[13], Ben Carson Jr.^[14], and Murray Carson^[15]. His religion is recorded as Seventh-day Adventist Church^[73]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party^[74].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ben Carson include Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story^[75], a television film^[76], directed by Thomas Carter^[77].

Why It Matters

Ben Carson ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,709 views/month, #3,821 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[78] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[79]

Entities named for him include Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story^[75], a television film^[76], directed by Thomas Carter^[77].

FAQs

Where was Ben Carson born?

Ben Carson's place of birth was Detroit^[2].

Who were Ben Carson's parents?

Ben Carson's father was Robert Solomon Carson^[10]. Ben Carson's mother was Sonya Carson^[11].

Who was Ben Carson married to?

Ben Carson's spouses include Candy Carson^[12].

What did Ben Carson do for work?

Ben Carson worked as psychologist^[4], neurosurgeon^[5], politician^[6], university teacher^[7], and surgeon^[8].

Where did Ben Carson go to school?

Ben Carson was educated at University of Michigan^[23], Yale University^[24], University of Michigan Medical School^[25], and Southwestern High School^[26].

What awards did Ben Carson receive?

Honors received include Spingarn Medal^[56], Presidential Medal of Freedom^[60], Library of Congress Living Legend^[64], and Horatio Alger Award^[68].